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Why some listeners say they need to be entertained!

Your views on the listener who wanted more entertainment and less news on World Service. Plus, BBC 100 Women reveals its list of 100 influential women from around the world 2021.

Last week a listener told us how he would like to hear more entertainment and less news. We asked what you thought of that suggestion and our inbox quickly filled up with your replies.

Plus the BBC has revealed its list of 100 inspiring and influential women from around the world for 2021. We find out why half of all the women are from one country alone.

Presenter: Rajan Datar
Producer: Howard Shannon

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Mon 20 Dec 202103:50GMT
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